Plain-English translation of NCT06477120 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a pilot study testing a simple eating approach called time-restricted eating in pregnant people with severe obesity. Instead of counting calories, you would eat all your meals within a set time window each day (8 hours in the middle of pregnancy, 10 hours in the later stages), then avoid food for the remaining hours. The researchers want to see if this approach is safe, doable, and acceptable during pregnancy.
Severe obesity during pregnancy increases the risk of serious complications like gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, premature birth, and in rare cases, maternal death. Current weight management programs during pregnancy have only modest results. This lifestyle approach may help by keeping blood sugar and fat levels healthier without requiring strict calorie counting.
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If you're selected, you'll be randomly assigned to either try the time-restricted eating approach or receive standard pregnancy care. If assigned to time-restricted eating, you'll eat only during your designated window (8 hours in mid-pregnancy, 10 hours in late pregnancy) without worrying about counting calories, and fast the rest of the day. You'll meet with study staff weekly by video to check in, share your weight, and track how you're doing. The study runs through your pregnancy and may continue into the postpartum period.
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